Antigenic compositions and methods for using same
US4557931A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 1982 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/961
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
GM2 is a ganglioside present on the surface of tumors and stimulates an appreciable immune response in mammals. It is useful when coupled with a non-toxic protein carrier or mixed with an adjuvent and injected parenterally of raising the anti-GM2 titer in serum. GM2 is also valuable as a diagnostic agent.
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